Pablo Zabaleta has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2017.

The right-back, who enjoyed an impressive campaign and was voted the club's player of the season last year, said: "I have been here for five years and it feels like home. Signing a contract extension with the club makes me feel very happy. I feel great here, I like the Premiership, and I think Manchester City are one of the clubs looking for success in the future. It is a club that is very well-organised and when you see that everything works well you want to be here."

Since joining City in 2008, the Argentinian has made 175 appearances and he was also voted into the Premier League Team of the Year for the 2012-13 season by his peers.

Zabaleta, who should start in Manuel Pellegrini's first league XI as manager on Monday evening for the visit of Newcastle United, is confident of the club's prospects this term. "I think we have got a great squad, fantastic players and hopefully we can win something this year," he said, before praising Blues supporters.

"I am sure the fans will respond very well as always. They are a big support for the team week in week out, and hopefully at the end of the season the fans and players can celebrate with a trophy."